<p>What kind of job can I look forward to with a B.S. "earth science", not an earth science. Majority of the posts I've seen on here regarding earth sciences have to do with majoring in an earth science such as geology. I wouldn't mind majoring in Geology but what can I look forward to with a degree in "Earth Science"?</p>
<p>I dont quite understand your question, but i’ll try my best.
Are you asking what you can do with a pure B.S. in earth science?
What else?</p>
<p>For informational purposes, B.S. Earth Science and B.S. Geology are extremely similar degrees. A B.S. in Earth Science didnt use to exist, but has emerged as the new degree instead of a B.S. in Geology. Earth Science is just today’s broader Geology degree. Ultimately, an Earth Science degree and a Geology degree are the same thing. Both take the same classes, study the same subjects, and get similar jobs. </p>
<p>I am a getting an Earth Science degree as well next year, take a look at my thread on Geology/Earth Science. Cal Poly as well? lol
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/science-majors/832362-b-s-geology-future.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/science-majors/832362-b-s-geology-future.html</a></p>
<p>Yeah that was pretty much what I meant a pure earth science degree instead of a concentration/specialty of earth science such as geology, geophysics, etc. Thanks.</p>
<p>Depending on the school, “earth science” can be much broader than geology. The earth consists of land, water, and the atmosphere; “Earth Science” departments typically cover all three of these. So “Earth Science” includes geology, but it can also include disciplines like meteorology and oceanography. The extent to which these other disciplines are included may vary, depending on the department.</p>
<p>So an “Earth Science” degree may or may not be equivalent to a geology degree. It certainly can be equivalent to a geology degree, if you focus your study on rocks. However, there could be other people in the same “Earth Science” department who are focusing on things like weather or ocean currents. Their “Earth Science” degrees will not be equivalent to geology degrees.</p>
<p>At the school I applied to there is an Earth & Atmospheric Department. Earth science is one of the four possible majors in this particular department [Department</a> of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences](<a href=“http://www.geosc.uh.edu/undergraduate/index.php]Department”>http://www.geosc.uh.edu/undergraduate/index.php). This earth science degree mainly focuses on geology.</p>
<p>In this particular case, the “earth science” degree does focus mainly on geology, but not as intensively as a “geology” degree. If you compare the requirements, you will see that the “geology” degree requires 46 semester hours of geology classes, while the “earth science” degree requires ony 32 hours of geology classes. </p>
<p>In this case, the “geology” vs. “earth science” distinction also corresponds to a difference in degree title: the “geology” degree is a BS, and the “earth science” degree is a BA. The “earth science” BA is broader; it requires 8 hours of biology, while the “geology” degree has no bio requirement.</p>
<p>At some schools, the broader BA track is particularly popular with prospective high school and and middle school science teachers, who are often expected to teach a broad range of science subjects (not just their major discipline). The more specialized “geology” and “geophysics” BS tracks are more popular with those planning careers in industry. Don’t know if that’s the case here.</p>
<p>Well I am considering teaching at the middle or high school level but with a BA in “earth science” could I get a job in geology or geoscience industry?</p>
<p>Its tough to get a job with even a B.S. in Earth science/Geology, so job opportunities with a B.A. in earth science can’t be too hot. I would advise getting a B.S. in Geology instead(or B.S. in earth science)-it opens quite a bit of options up. However, most geology/oil industry jobs don’t open up unless you have a M.S. in Geology or Earth Science.</p>